pit bull?

[Maxy24]

Since it's not a breed this is difficult, is this a "pit bull"? What I mean is if there was a pit bull ban would this dog be targeted? I know bull terriers are some times targeted as a pit bull but English bull dogs usually are not. Of course there is no proof of what he really is so...

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=8533365

 

[Amstaffer]

Looks more like a JRT mix to me. I would think any BSL Nazi would be crazy to go after this little guy

 

[apbtmomof4]

I would say JRT mix too. She does look a little bully to me. I really don't see bull terrier in her though. I don't think she would have any problem with BSL. I think maybe English Bulldog and JRT. Its hard to tell though

 

[DryCreek]

It would depend on the wording of the legislation and if anybody ever called and complained about the "Pit Bull" next door. Substantial similarities/characteristics is enough to get a dog labeled as a banned breed.

So I would say YES, it's definitely a possibility that this would be considered a banned dog.

Nice looking dog though

 

[angelzeus]

pit bull

yes if there was a pit bull ban the dog in the picture would be targeted. its a shame because they can be a very nice dog

 

[savethebulliedbreeds]

I agree, with everyone else here. Yes, if you are somewhere that is targeted by BSL, that dog could be in danger of being mistaken for a "Pit Bull". It is really unfortunate because to me that dog looks more like a JRT than anything.

 

[Bahamutt99]

I say yes.

 

[FoxyWench]

i have to agree with the yes's
that dog has enough of a "bully look" to possibly get dragged into the BSL category of "pit bull"

 

[Miakoda]

I agree with DryCreek. In most BSL cases, it is worded as such any dog that fits 1 or more of the characteristics that they government says makes up a "pit bull", then that dog will be affected.

However, I don't think the dog pictured is an [E]B mix or a BT mix. I think someone at the shelter just didn't want to say possible "pit bull mix".

Although I do agree that I see more terrier in that dog than bull.

 

[klaker]

Well, I would say that I do definately see the Bulldog in the head and the stance of the dog along with the JRT looks of the nose and face. I would say that if you are worried about this dog being mistaken for a pit bull then I would take several pictures of the dog to the city. I would go to the office where you get dog licenses and explain to them the breed that the dog is and see if they will issue a license for that dog. this will save you time and effort if you are worried about getting caught up in a breed ban issue. I would hate to see you take home a dog like this and then have to face getting rid of him as he is one beautiful dog.